티트리-Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel

 

과명	Myrtaceae (도금양과)	속명	Melaleuca (멜라레우카속)
전체학명	Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel	추천명	티트리

학명변경: 명명자변경 Cheel -> (Maiden & Betche) Cheel

추천명변경: 호엽멜라레우카 -> 티트리

 

Melaleuca alternifolia, commonly known as tea tree, is a species of tree or tall shrub in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Endemic to Australia, it occurs in southeast Queensland and the north coast and adjacent ranges of New South Wales where it grows along streams and on swampy flats, and is often the dominant species where it occurs.

Melaleuca alternifolia is a small tree that can grow to about 7 m (20 ft) with a bushy crown and whitish, papery bark. The leaves are arranged alternately, sometimes scattered or whorled. The leaves are smooth, soft, linear in shape, 10–35 mm (0.4–1 in) long and 1 mm (0.04 in) wide. They are also rich in oil with the glands prominent. Flowers occur in white or cream-colored masses of spikes 3–5 cm (1–2 in) long over a short period, mostly spring to early summer, and give the tree an appearance of looking fluffy. The small woody, cup-shaped fruit, 2–3 mm (0.08–0.1 in) in diameter are scattered along the branches.

Melaleuca alternifolia - Wikipedia